Our team members nourish the bodies and minds of thousands of people every day, through food and support services focused on health and wellbeing. Creating bonds and connections between people and communities across Australia, Compass Group’s corporate footprint is designed for people, the planet and communities in which we work to thrive now and long into the future.
We are currently recruiting a HR Manager – People and Culture (HR Business Partner) to support our Offshore & Remote portfolio across the West Coast. The “ESS” portfolio is a division of Compass Group that provides a range of support service solutions to the resources sector, particularly remote mine sites and offshore oil rigs.
The Role
Reporting to the General Manager – People, the HR Manager will provide strategic advice and business partnering to the leadership function, and their teams. As a HR Business Partner, you will shape and deliver on the organisational people plan.
The role is critical in ensuring the organisation attracts, develops, and retains a high-performing workforce that deliver exceptional service.
To be successful in the role you will:
Steer the ‘big picture’ people strategy to ensure it drive business outcomes and supports growth.
Been seen as a trusted coach, partner and mentor to peers and operational leaders on engagement and performance.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and care.
Partner with operational leaders to develop and deliver the talent strategy and agenda that fosters employee engagement, retention and career growth.
Engage with the broader people leadership team to develop and execute HR initiatives, strategies and tools that enhance employee engagement, retention, diversity, and inclusion.
Provide leadership on strategic workforce planning that stabilises the current and future workforce requirements.
Leverage HR systems, reporting, and analytics to inform decision-making.
Contribute to and provide guidance on the associated people strategies for new contract bids and mobilisations.
About you
A proactive and adaptable professional with a passion for people management.
A strategic thinker who thrives in a collaborative environment.
An influencer who fosters a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
A connector who cultivates strong, productive working relationships and partnerships.
An authentic and confident leader and coach with a broad range of skills that develop and maintain relationships with a diverse stakeholder.
Demonstrated experience as a Senior HR Professional, particularly in building organisational capability applied within a commercial framework.
A willingness to provide hands on support, and the energy and enthusiasm to get out amongst the business – which may require travelling to remote mining sites.
A good understanding and knowledge of industrial relations frameworks.
Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management or Industrial Relations and a demonstrated passion for learning
The Benefits
Working in an environment with lean management structures and processes, where HR is a highly valued team member, you will have the ability to have a broad remit and be influential across the business. Compass Group provides great career opportunities globally for capable HR professionals who make a difference.